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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 5. This chapter does not apply if:
(1) within nine (9) months after a claim is filed in the court, or any longer period determined by the court to be necessary upon a showing of good cause, one (1) or more of the parties against whom the claim is filed makes a written offer of settlement to the party receiving a judgment;
(2) the terms of the offer include payment within sixty (60) days after the offer is accepted; and
(3) the amount of the offer is at least two-thirds ( 2/3 ) of the amount of the judgment award.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure § 34-51-4-5 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-34-civil-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-34-51-4-5/
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